On June 27, 2025, Jeff Bezos, 61, and Lauren Sánchez, 55, exchanged vows on the picturesque island of San Giorgio Maggiore in Venice. The black‑tie ceremony, held in the iconic basilica, capped off a lavish three‑day celebration attended by roughly 200 high-profile guests—including Oprah Winfrey, the Kardashian‑Jenner clan, Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Brady, Queen Rania of Jordan, Bill Gates, Orlando Bloom, Usher, and Ivanka Trump .
The wedding featured a deeply romantic performance: Matteo Bocelli’s rendition of “Can’t Help Falling in Love” resonated throughout the basilica . Sánchez emerged in a breathtaking custom Dolce & Gabbana lace gown influenced by Sophia Loren’s style, crafted over 900 hours, while Bezos wore a classic tuxedo . Vogue and People confirm the bride later changed her Instagram handle to “Lauren Sánchez Bezos” .
The festivities began June 26 with a rehearsal dinner at the cloisters of Madonna dell’Orto, where Sánchez greeted guests in a gold Schiaparelli gown valued around $100,000, and continued with themed events—from a Gatsby-inspired party to a pajama affair in Atelier Versace . The grand finale took place at the historic Arsenale, adorned with tens of thousands of roses .
Despite its resplendence—reportedly costing between €40 to €50 million—the event faced local resistance. Activist groups like “No Space for Bezos” and environmentalists voiced concern over overtourism, wealth inequality, and Venice’s fragile ecosystem. Large-scale protests and tightened security prompted a venue change from Scuola Grande della Misericordia to the more isolated Arsenale . Nonetheless, city authorities highlighted the economic boost from guest spending on hotels, restaurants, water taxis, and charitable donations .
Reflecting their gratitude to Venice, the couple prioritized locally sourced vendors—80 % of supplies came from Venetian businesses—and asked guests to contribute to local charities in lieu of traditional gifts . They also committed €2 million to environmental and lagoon‑conservation initiatives .
Bezos and Sánchez, who have been together publicly since 2019 and engaged since May 2023 while vacationing in the South of France, have blended their families—she brings two children, he has four .
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